ED WELCH Clowns MINT ORIG UK LP 1971 ELO Black Sabbath PROG PSYCH Tom Paxton
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ED WELCH Clowns LP
This album by Ed Welch was released on the United Artists label back in 1971. Original UK pressing. Along with some truly timeless recordings, it is a real collector’s item!
The laminated sleeve is in EX condition.
The record is in MINT condition.
Includes the inner sleeve with lyrics.
Ed Welch - Clowns (1971) - YouTube
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[isdntekvideo]Ed Welch Maybe It's Today - YouTube
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[isdntekvideo] From the biteitdeep blogspot:Edward William "Ed" Welch was primarily a composer of television and stage music in the 1970's. As a student of classical music, Welch graduated in 1965 upon which he started his music career working for United Artists Music. In 1971, UA gave Welch the chance release his own solo record entitled "Clowns". With the help of Tom Paxton, who provided all the lyrical content, Welch put out this album full of great melodic pop moments, most of which wouldn't sound out of place on a Fading Yellow compilation.(...)
Thanks to Welch's classical composition knowledge, the arrangements on the LP are of the highest standard reminding me of the orchestrated cuts on Colin Blunstone's debut solo record "One Year" also from 1971.
Players on the album include Cozy Powell (listed as Cosy!) on Drums, Mike Albuquerque (Electric Light Orchestra's bass player on their first three albums) on bass, Alan Gorrie (Forever More/Average White Band)on guitar and Jo Meek, Maria Popkievitch and Frank Aiello on backing vocals. It was produced by Mike Albuquerque and engineered by Paul Holland at Central Sound Studios, London, UK.
Judging by the scarceness of the record, you could take an educated guess that the album didn't sell too well. Welch must have realised that he wasn't destined for the pop charts, instead he used his ear for a great melody to write music for television shows and music libraries. Most UK residents over the age of 25 will definitely know at least two of TV his compositions: music from the quiz shows Blockbusters and Catchphrase!
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POSTAGE COSTS FOR THE BUYER:
Postage for 1 LP is the same as for 7 LP's (<2kg), so please order more LP's to save on shipping!
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